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Director of Maritime Education & Museum Visitor Experience
The Director of Maritime Education & Visitor Experience is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, reporting directly to the Executive Director. The position works to expand and deliver on the organization’s mission to promote and preserve Nantucket’s maritime traditions via learning opportunities and programming in the classroom, at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, aboard the Tall Ship Lynx, and throughout the Nantucket Community. The successful candidate will be a thought leader for the organization, serve as an ambassador for the organization, build relationships with community members, and lead the visitor services and education teams.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or master’s in one of the following: Education, History, Museum Education, or a similar field.
- 5-10 years of experience, at least three at a managerial level.
- A general knowledge of maritime history or maritime studies.
- Teaching experience or experience as a museum educator.
- Leader and strategic thinker who can deliver strategic goals through effective delegation and people management.
- Experience planning community programs or events.
- Understand the development needs of students in all age groups.
- Have, or be willing to gain, the knowledge and understanding of the richness of Nantucket’s Maritime Heritage.
- Demonstrate the ability and comfort to work with others collaboratively.
- Possess excellent writing and oratory skills.
- The ability to be creative, develop and execute ideas with the highest standard of excellence.
To learn more and receive a copy of the complete job description, please contact Carlisle Jensen, Executive Director: cbjensen@eganmaritime.org
EMI is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. EMI is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.